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Northumbria University, Newcastle
Global Business Management (Finance)
Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom · UCAS N1NJ
Level
Bachelor
Duration
2 Years
Campus
Northumbria University London Campus
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
£9,790 (2026-27)
Intake
2027-05-01
UCAS code
N1NJ
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Course Overview
Global Business Management (Finance) at Northumbria University, Newcastle in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Finance graduates enter investment banking, corporate finance, asset management, financial analysis and fintech roles. Graduate schemes at Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, BlackRock, HSBC and the Big Four are primary entry points, with CFA or ACA qualification typical career progressions.
Student life (indicative)
Newcastle offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
29,000
Staff Ratio
17.0:1
International
15.0%
Career Prospects
Avg Starting Salary
£28,440
First-year earnings
Placement Year
✓ Available
Work experience option
Costs & Living
City & Location
Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Global Business Management (Finance)
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Global Business Management (Finance) topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Entry Requirements
No specific entry requirements listed.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
29,000
Total students
Staff Ratio
17:1
Students per staff
International Students
15%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool maritime
Safety Index (indicative)
7.0/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle
Student Life & City (indicative)
Newcastle offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
- Newcastle offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events.
- A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
What Students Love
- Vibrant nightlife & bars
- Active pub & club scene
- Thriving student social scene
- Historic city & heritage
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Avg Starting Salary
£28,440
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✓ Available
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Finance graduates enter investment banking, corporate finance, asset management, financial analysis and fintech roles. Graduate schemes at Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, BlackRock, HSBC and the Big Four are primary entry points, with CFA or ACA qualification typical career progressions.
- Finance graduates enter investment banking, corporate finance, asset management, financial analysis and fintech roles.
- Graduate schemes at Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, BlackRock, HSBC and the Big Four are primary entry points, with CFA or ACA qualification typical career progressions.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Business
- Design
- Healthcare
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
MEDIUM
This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.
Estimated Annual Costs
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,410/month budget (housing $810, food $310, transport $90) covers everything comfortably. A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.
- One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,410/month budget (housing $810, food $310, transport $90) covers everything comfortably.
- A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.